Did I do this right ?

kosaic
kosaic Posts: 10
edited January 2008 in Speakers
Hi All,

I'm new to this forum, but have been reading here for a while now.

I just purchased all the following items, and am "hoping" I made good decisions. I spent a lot of time reading reviews and user comments. I unfortunality was not able to audition these items due to where I live in eastern Canada ... they just are not available locally. This is for a home theater, so my usage will be 75% movies/HDTV and 20% Music & 5% Gaming (PS3)

RTi8 main's
CSi3 center
FXi5 surrounds
DSW Pro 400

For an AV Receiver, I purchased an Onkyo SR705.

I will be receiving all this in approx. 1 week. I cabled my room using high quality cable all around (I didnt cheap out) I was able to find spectacular deals all around, on every item ... so I'm happy with what I paid.

What are your thoughts about my setup here? I'm looking to "knock the socks" off people when they sit down in my theater room. (and obviously mine as well, daily)

Thanks everyone.
David
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    You have a great system. Welcome to Club Polk. This is very similar to the first system I started with. I would suggest however trading the CSi3 for a CSi5. That way the whole system will be Timbre matched. As of now, the CSi3 has smaller woofers than the other speakers. The Larger center will also be a major asset during movies. Trust me. The center is a workhorse as much if not more than the front mains.
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  • kosaic
    kosaic Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    I was a bit torn between the CSi3 and CSi5 .... but at the end of the day, I couldnt find any deals at all on the CSi5 ... and went with the CSi3

    In general, the CSi5 is double the price of the CSi3

    Now, I'm wondering if I should bite the bullet :confused: and get the CSi5.

    Would the difference be that substantial ?
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited January 2008
    Bite the bullet and get the CSi5, yes. Getting the best "deal" is not worth it at the end of the day... this is stuff you have to live with (usually) for quite a long time.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,064
    edited January 2008
    you have a great system. I have the 3 and now I'm looking for a 5. I bought the 3 due to size of my cabinet at the time, now I have found a way to make it fit.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    You have put together a great system. Congrats & welcome to Club Polk!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • kosaic
    kosaic Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    I understand timbre matching .... but why do polk show the csi3 along with the rti8 in one of their Home Theater system setups?

    http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/systems/floorsystems/showsystem.php?id=231

    If this is a generally accepted industry standard, why do Polk not show the CSi5 with this system?

    Just curious at this point....
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    The CSi3 is a timbre match for that entire RTi lineup - the 'recommened' systems Polk puts together are based on pricepoint. Entry RTi tower goes with the entry level CSi center, etc.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited January 2008
    Please, for the love of God,get a Csi5. I think this will be my calling. Cathy has her 200wpc,I've got the Csi5.
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited January 2008
    Get the best matched center you can afford....it is the anchor for your HT....if you can afford the 5 and have room for it, you will never regret it.....Honest ****.
    B&W 804s mains
    B&W HTM4 center
    Polk PSW 1000 sub
    Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
    Anthem MCA 30 Amp
    Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
    Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
    Comcast DVR
    Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
    Harmony Universal Remote
    Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
    Itunes Air Express
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2008
    Welcome to the club. Nice system.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • sir_lagzalot
    sir_lagzalot Posts: 258
    edited January 2008
    What if the Csi5 is not available, whats another option , Cs2 or Csi A6?
    ****Home Theater****
    Integra DHC-40.1
    Rotel RMB-1075
    Fronts 265-RT
    Center 265-RT
    Rears 65-RT
    Sub BIC H-100

    ****VIDEO****
    Projector Epson 8700 UB
    BLU-RAY Sony BDP-S1000ES

    ****2-Channel****
    Magnepan SMGa
    Sub ED A3-250
    AMC 3100a
    TT Music Hall 2.2
    Bellari VP 130 Phono Pre
    Grant Fidelity Tube DAC-09
    Sirius Stiletto 2

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    Welcome Sir Lagzalot. The timbre matching option would be the CSi A6.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited January 2008
    The CSi5 does not sound as good if you put it n a cabinet because of the rear power ports. It likes to be in the open so it can breath. The CSi5 is a great center channel.

    My 2 cents.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Acadian
    Acadian Posts: 60
    edited January 2008
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    The CSi5 does not sound as good if you put it n a cabinet because of the rear power ports. It likes to be in the open so it can breath. The CSi5 is a great center channel.

    My 2 cents.

    How much room would it need behind it?

    To explain further...my 42" tv is in front of a closet (20 inches deep, 28 inches wide). I plan on installing a shelf in the closet which will extend over the tv. It means there should be a good 18 or more inches open behind the center.

    Is this good enough?
    Rti8
    CsiA6
    Rti4
    PSW505
    Yamaha 6050
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